or Ectotherm Unit

Akron Zoo•Akron, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience within an AZA-accredited facility, as well as growth in depth of knowledge within specific taxa. We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a mature attitude, as well as a strong conservation ethic, in order to provide high standards of care for assigned areas. Candidates must have the ability to perform physical work (which includes but is not limited to climbing and walking on uneven terrain; entering and wading into pools; climbing hills, stairs and ladders; wearing PPE; lifting up to 50 lbs.; and working outside in all weather conditions, etc.). The position may be assigned to one or two of the following units: Carnivore/Small Mammal unit, Hoofstock/Primate unit, Avian unit, or Ectotherm unit.

Requirements

Ability to perform physical work including climbing and walking on uneven terrain, entering and wading into pools, climbing hills, stairs and ladders, wearing PPE, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working outside in all weather conditions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Mature attitude.
Strong conservation ethic.
Minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent is required.
Must be available weekends and holidays.
Must be able to meet all other requirements of the job.
Negative TB test prior to start date.
DPT vaccination prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree is strongly preferred.
Aquatic experience is preferred but not required (Ectotherm unit).

Responsibilities

Provide valuable husbandry experience within an AZA-accredited facility.
Gain in-depth knowledge within specific taxa.
Provide high standards of care for assigned areas.
Work and gain progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for small mammal species (Carnivore/Small Mammal unit).
Assist other keepers in large carnivore areas (Carnivore/Small Mammal unit).
Work and gain progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for hoofstock and primates (Hoofstock/Primate unit).
Work and gain progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for avian species (Avian unit).
Work and gain progressive knowledge of entomology and herpetology (Ectotherm unit).
Work with large colonies of animals such as naked mole rats and frugivorous microbats (Ectotherm unit).